ANGST Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

angst

noun

Definition of angst

as in fear

a strong feeling of being worried or nervous a film about teenage angst

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Recent Examples of angst An obsession with centering youth sports around traveling is another common element of private equity that is creating angst among parents. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 3 Sep. 2026 This is not soothing nature-doc viewing, but instead, a clear-eyed stare into the face of death — with a dash of marital angst, too. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026 One of the largest online voice acting communities on Reddit, r/VoiceActing, is full of angst and anger, but few solutions. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 For all the emotion and angst around the Tigers, Hinch wants his players to stay locked in on the micro. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for angst

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Noun

Experts say cartels use car bombs to intimidate rivals and authorities, pressure the government and spread fear among civilians.

— María Verza, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
At each turn, a heartbreaking picture comes into sharper focus, underscoring Ricki’s destructive appetite that exploits Rita’s deepest needs and fears under the guise of friendship and no-judgement sisterhood.

— Tomris Laffly, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of fear

Noun

My personal concern is especially based on the fact that their huge need for additional electricity generation could very well ruin our ability to reduce carbon emissions and avoid a climate crisis.

— Martin Kushler, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2026
A lot of our compliance metrics are driven around the concern for health and safety.

— Tim Graham, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of concern

Noun

Oil prices edged higher Thursday as worries over escalating tensions in the Middle East and their impact on energy supplies kept Brent crude above $100 a barrel.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
That worsened inflation worries and cranked up pressure in the bond market, helping send stocks lower again on Wall Street.

— Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of worry

Noun

In a time of strained Spanish-American relations, Kuss is doing his part in easing diplomatic tensions.

— Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
When Jenn and Emily return, Shannon tries to cut the tension by talking about jarred pizza sauce (the only real laugh-out-loud moment of the episode), but there’s no salvaging this night.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of tension

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As if Wendy’s hands, heart and day planner weren’t full enough, a panicky Jack determines to win her back, much to her torment.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Jolene In Jolene, released in 1974, Parton’s lyrics capture the torment of watching your lover flirt with someone else.

— Wendy Hargreaves, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of torment

Noun

On the one hand, oxidative stress acts as a trigger to tell the body to rebuild and develop mitochondria in the cells — improving an athlete’s endurance capacity.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Longevity Eye Cream is formulated with Green Coffee Bean which helps to improve the appearance of puffiness and dark circles while Lingonberry Stem Cells work to fight visible damage from blue light and oxidative stress.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of stress

Noun

Still, even on video, Davis doesn’t appear wracked with guilt or anguish about the possibility of spending the rest of his life in the Nevada penitentiary system.

— Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
One day, Cole paged through an album whose acidic glues caused her particular anguish.

— Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026

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